Compliance, Vice President – Singapore & Southeast Asia

About this role

This individual will be part of the Singapore & Southeast Asia Compliance team, responsible for ensuring that BlackRock fulfills its regulatory obligations for activities in Singapore and Southeast Asia, while implementing a comprehensive compliance framework together with applicable policies and procedures.

Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer in Singapore, the individual will provide compliance and regulatory advice to a variety of business and operations teams, help ensure new regulatory requirements are tracked and implemented in a timely manner, and conduct risk-based compliance monitoring.

The individual should be able to work effectively within a team environment but also be self-directed and able to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review of marketing materials to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Advise business units on relevant rules and regulations as well as policies relating to sales and marketing, new product launches, fund management, licensing, financial crime, code of ethics and other core compliance areas.

• Implement relevant compliance policies and procedures and promote a strong culture of compliance within the organization.

• Conduct relevant compliance training to employees.

• Execute a risk-based compliance monitoring programme and conduct periodic compliance risk assessments.

• Track new regulatory reforms and requirements, communicate regulatory expectations to stakeholders effectively and ensure timely implementation of requirements.

• Assist in management reporting and governance forum materials, including reports for risk management committees and local Board meetings.

• Participate in global and regional strategic initiatives and projects, working closely with global / regional BlackRock colleagues and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, global best practice and consistency.

Qualifications / Experience Required:

• At least 6-10 years of regulatory compliance experience, ideally in the fund management industry.

• An understanding of the regulatory environment in Singapore applicable to fund management. Regulatory knowledge of other Southeast Asian jurisdictions will be an advantage.

• Strong analytical, communication and writing skills as well as an ability to work independently. The candidate should enjoy advising and having constant interaction with stakeholders and be able to work on a project with minimal supervision.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with an ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Fluency in both English and Chinese is an advantage.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.